Sunday, August 13, 2017

ADVICE

Her exalted rank did not give Queen Victoria immunity from
the trials of a grandmother.

One of her grandsons, whose recklessness in spending money
provoked her strong disapproval, wrote to the

Queen reminding her of his
approaching birthday & delicately suggesting that money would be the most
acceptable gift.

In her own hand she answered, sternly reproving the youth for
the sin of extravagance & urging upon him the practice of economy.

His reply staggered her:

"Dear Grandma, thank you for your kind letter of
advice. I have sold the same for five pounds."

- (moreillustrations.com)

“Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it.” - Publius
Syrus.

Pro 19:20 (GW): “Listen to advice and accept discipline so
that you may be wise the rest of your life.”

“The true secret in giving advice is, after you have
honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not and
never persist in trying to set people right.” Hannah Whitall Smith, Evangelist.